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In this context, what moved me very much in recent times is the noble, undaunted and unselfish decision of my friend and erstwhile colleague's son to join the Indian Army to serve the nation.Needless to say, a topper both at the school and at one of the renowned Engineering Colleges in the city of Coimbatore, with excellent academic scores, multiple placements in various MNCs and bright prospects of getting admission for a Master's Degree into premier institutes within the country and off the shores, this patriot has brushed aside all the offers .
Clearing the tests at different levels held for five days,especially the rigorous ones for physical fitness, in the first attempt,despite being a strict vegetarian, abstaining from eating even eggs,recruited as a Lieutenant to serve in the Permanent Commission,recently he left for Dehradun for training in the Indian Military Academy, just within two months of completing his Engineering degree.
It deserves to be recorded that he is the only child for his parents, born a few years after their marriage with the ardent prayers to various Gods.His mother during our days of working together frequently used to remark that her son becoming a great professional was never her desire but to turn out to be a good individual .Her lofty ideals, no doubt, imbibed in her son have moulded him into a valuable professional. As per the sayings of the universally renowned Tamil poet in the globally acclaimed couplet, Thirukural
Eendra Pozhudhin Peridhuvakkum Thanmakanaich
Chaandron Enakketta Thaai
Other than using this platform to express my boundless joy about the innate qualities of our son,it is also a medium to reveal my wish that the world should be one and every body kith and kin of a large family as visualised by our illustrious Prime Minister, Nehru.
The content of an essay of a school student in an Essay Competition at the National Level, qualifying him to speak at the UNO, published in The Hindu, a few years ago remains indelible in my memory.To that " large hearted boy " the whole world is one and the various divisions into different countries and boundaries exist only to facilitate effective administration.
Such a scenario, soon to become true, the days are not far away, when the defence people are free from risks, safe and secure,only to help the people in times of inevitable distress,natural calamities, within and out of the country.
Perumal Devanpatti,a small village near Srivilliputhur enjoys the rare privilege of sending at least one son from each family to the Defence .With the blessings of the Goddess Muthumariamman, the presiding deity of the local temple, every one has returned safe and continues to be safe in guarding the nation.My fervent prayers to Her to safeguard our son and all the other sons, serving in the Defence sector.
With such youth, having noble and patriotic bent of mind, the days are fast, for our country to become a super power, turning the vision of our charismatic President, Dr.Kalam into a reality
Congrats and Hats off, our dear son ! We are so proud of you !Definitely an icon for the posterity, you are !May God bless you with all peace and prosperity in your life!
In this context, what moved me very much in recent times is the noble, undaunted and unselfish decision of my friend and erstwhile colleague's son to join the Indian Army to serve the nation.Needless to say, a topper both at the school and at one of the renowned Engineering Colleges in the city of Coimbatore, with excellent academic scores, multiple placements in various MNCs and bright prospects of getting admission for a Master's Degree into premier institutes within the country and off the shores, this patriot has brushed aside all the offers .
Clearing the tests at different levels held for five days,especially the rigorous ones for physical fitness, in the first attempt,despite being a strict vegetarian, abstaining from eating even eggs,recruited as a Lieutenant to serve in the Permanent Commission,recently he left for Dehradun for training in the Indian Military Academy, just within two months of completing his Engineering degree.
It deserves to be recorded that he is the only child for his parents, born a few years after their marriage with the ardent prayers to various Gods.His mother during our days of working together frequently used to remark that her son becoming a great professional was never her desire but to turn out to be a good individual .Her lofty ideals, no doubt, imbibed in her son have moulded him into a valuable professional. As per the sayings of the universally renowned Tamil poet in the globally acclaimed couplet, Thirukural
Eendra Pozhudhin Peridhuvakkum Thanmakanaich
Chaandron Enakketta Thaai
The parents must be really proud, gifted to be blessed with such a precious son.He called on us to get our blessings. It must have been our privilege to have called on our dear son.Nevertheless,with all our pride, happiness and encouragement, consoling my friend with tears welled up in her eyes, anxious about the risky job, was not that easy.
Other than using this platform to express my boundless joy about the innate qualities of our son,it is also a medium to reveal my wish that the world should be one and every body kith and kin of a large family as visualised by our illustrious Prime Minister, Nehru.
The content of an essay of a school student in an Essay Competition at the National Level, qualifying him to speak at the UNO, published in The Hindu, a few years ago remains indelible in my memory.To that " large hearted boy " the whole world is one and the various divisions into different countries and boundaries exist only to facilitate effective administration.
Such a scenario, soon to become true, the days are not far away, when the defence people are free from risks, safe and secure,only to help the people in times of inevitable distress,natural calamities, within and out of the country.
Perumal Devanpatti,a small village near Srivilliputhur enjoys the rare privilege of sending at least one son from each family to the Defence .With the blessings of the Goddess Muthumariamman, the presiding deity of the local temple, every one has returned safe and continues to be safe in guarding the nation.My fervent prayers to Her to safeguard our son and all the other sons, serving in the Defence sector.
With such youth, having noble and patriotic bent of mind, the days are fast, for our country to become a super power, turning the vision of our charismatic President, Dr.Kalam into a reality
Congrats and Hats off, our dear son ! We are so proud of you !Definitely an icon for the posterity, you are !May God bless you with all peace and prosperity in your life!
What an appropriate way to honour the young hero and his parents. Our Nation stands tall because of them and always one should be grateful to them. Ponni you easily you transfer your emotions to the readersender with your flow of writing. Superb.Our heartfelt warm wishes to your friend's son and the parents.
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